The Stations of the Cross are an ancient form of Christian devotion. They were originally observed by pilgrims visiting the Holy Land, and were popularized by the Franciscans when they were given custody of the holy sites in Jerusalem in the 14th Century.
Eight of the fourteen stations come from Scripture, with the remaining ones being drawn from tradition and legend. For those who wish, Pope John Paul II has created a version of the stations in which all 14 stations are from Scripture. In this form, the stations are as follows: (1) The Agony in the Garden; (2) Jesus' betrayal and arrest; (3) He is condemned by the Sanhedrin; (4) Denied by Peter; (5) Condemned to death by Pilate; (6) Scourged and crowned with thorns; (7) He is made to carry his cross; (8) Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus; (9) Jesus meets with the women of Jerusalem; (10) He is crucified; (11) He promises paradise to the thief; (12) He speaks to John and Mary; (13) He dies; (14) He is laid in the tomb.
Below are several links to several on-line versions of the Stations of the Cross.
If anyone knows of any others that they would like to see added, please let me know.
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The Way of the Cross - this is my on-site version, with text from the Scriptures. Artwork from Fiat Lux Glassworks. The Via Dolorosa - An online tour of the Way of Sorrows in Jerusalem. Via Dolorosa - 360 degrees - Like the above, but this is a 360 degree self-guided tour. Quicktime required. EWTN Stations of the Cross - Stations of the Cross from Eternal Word Television Network, with reflections written by Mother Angelica. Belief.net - A Slideshow. Creighton University - Stations from Creighton. College of the Resurrection - Audio Stations of the Cross Online. The Stations of the Cross from the Community Church of the Resurrection, Mirfield with audio (MP3) meditation and prayer. John Henry Cardinal Newman Stations - with short meditiations written by John Henry Cardinal Newman. St Francis Stations - according to the method of St. Francis of Assisi, with artwork by Mike Clay. St Mark's Cathedral, Hastings, Nebraska - an Episcopalian form of the Stations, from the Book of Occasional Services Passion of Jesus Christ - modern depictions, from a site entirely dedicated to the Passion. |
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